This full-fendered, steel-bodied ’32 Ford three-window coupe was built around 2008 and dubbed “Whiplash”. Highlighting the build is a fuel-injected 427ci FE V8 with forged pistons, a roller valvetrain, Edelbrock heads, and Sanderson headers, and it is estimated to produce 575 horsepower. It is linked to Richmond five-speed manual and a narrowed 9″ Ford third member from Strange Engineering with 35-spline axles, 3.50 gears, and a locking differential. The car rides on a Jim Meyer Racing Pro-Street-style frame with a Heidts independent front end, a four-link rear, coilovers, and staggered PS Engineering 15″ polished alloys, and it also has custom paintwork, a bespoke interior with Italian leather, a four-point roll bar, Wilwood brakes, a modern sound system, and more as described below. The car has won multiple awards, including Best in Class, Best in Show, and Best Paint at multiple venues. Whiplash is now offered in Arizona on dealer consignment with records and an Idaho title.
The steel body is claimed to have been sourced from a drag racer out of Washington. The front was channeled, the top was chopped and filled, and the rear fenders were bobbed. Paintwork was performed by Jason Mortenson of Steve’s Auto Restorations with House of Kolors Candy Apple Red above the beltline fading to black below the flame design by Gary Crisp.
The car retains a ’32 grille and a functional cowl vent and tilt-out windshield. PIAA driving lights are integrated either side of the chrome spreader bar, and the wiper is electric. The hood is a three-piece custom component with polished hinges, and the headlights are commercial-style components on a drop crossbar. Blue-dot ’32 taillights are retained, and a roll pan was installed out back. The antenna is hidden, and the hidden license plate mount is powered. Rubber matting has been applied under the fenders, and the exhaust system is integrated into the running boards.
The car rides on Heidts independent front end and a Jim Meyer Racing four-link rear end with Panhard bar, a sway bar, and Aldan coilovers. The PS Engineering 15″ polished wheels measure 6″ wide up front and 15″ wide out back, and they have custom spinners and Hoosier tires. Wilwood brakes were utilized up front, while the rear has Ford Explorer components.
The bespoke interior has Italian leather upholstery covering the bucket-look seat, roll bar, headliner, and aluminum door panels. The rear window is powered, and the heater is hidden under the seat. The custom 460-watt sound system has amplifers, an under-seat receiver, two subwoofers, a CD changer, and four component speakers with leather pods and custom grilles.
The Grant banjo wheel is mounted on an Ididit column with a polished drop bracket, and the Auto Meter gauges are set in a turned cluster from So-Cal. A hand-made birch knob tops the shifter, and the pedals are billet. The ~3,700 miles on the cluster represents the mileage driven since completion.
The leather-lined trunk can be opened from the cab remotely, and the battery and a chrome fire extinguisher around mounted inside along with the hidden audio components.
The 427ci V8 was built with a C5AE-6300-C crankshaft, 10.5:1-compression Wiseco forged pistons, a Comp Cams roller camshaft, a roller valvetrain, Edelbrock heads, and Sanderson headers.
The engine is topped by a Hogan’s Racing intake and valve covers, and it has a BDS fuel-injection system with Bosch 36lb/hr injectors. The engine is claimed to produce ~575 horsepower and also has a Griffin aluminum radiator, an electric fan, and polished and billet details. The oil pan gasket was replaced in preparation for the sale.
The narrowed 9″ Ford third member is from Strange Engineering and has 35-spline axles, 3.50 gears, and a locking differential
A book of details documents the work performed and specifications.
The car is titled as a 1932 Ford using VIN 18110923.
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